Fairly Implied - Ugly Denied

How full is the earth’s beauty! 
And how I implore the lengthening
Of just a day; that I may bask in 
That days brief eruptive flowering.'
Oh how a blemish, throws my senses reeling,
As I pulsate to the Hidden altercation,
'That holds' the core of my habitations 'way'
Eternity is of how long a span? 
I know not hereof! 'yet in this
World I crave that longer day.'
Long as the scent of roses reaching,
Climbing up to a too brief climax.
In this climactic world of too brief days,
How I long to know of immortal extemporal 
A sign of eternal promise to existence
Once 'pon a swirling..'
Marred in the making, you clay of Creation!
How I compare of the fleeting beauties?
Held it the grasp of a miss-formed pulsating sway
Beauty exists because of imperfect
A balance of imbalance's one may say.'
So, no existence is invalid; ugly is..'
Yet I embrace it for doth not existence validate the unseemly 
And does not indeed beauty court decay!

©Joe Maverick 6-12-2013
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Onclaud Avatar
January 17, 2014 at 8:06 AM
wonderfully put in poetic words, joe... this kind of beauty uplifts .. did your mean SCENT of roses?.. nonetheless, greeat job!.. huggs
Maverick Avatar
January 17, 2014 at 3:58 PM
Oh yes Nette, I see the typo there, thanks for mentioning it Joe..)
Horne Avatar
January 16, 2014 at 3:58 PM
a real gem here, Joe - so glad to see it was a winner. Have a great week : )
Austin Avatar
January 13, 2014 at 10:07 AM
I say! Thought the UK was only foggy. Love, daver
Austin Avatar
January 9, 2014 at 9:31 AM
In my case the decay is a given, the beauty not. Sincerely, that beast next to the beauty. Always enjoy, Joe. Love, daver
Williams Avatar
January 6, 2014 at 3:59 PM
Joe, an excellent piece of work…David
Dua Avatar
January 6, 2014 at 2:30 AM
Nice poem , Joe .... Enjoyed it ! ...Saanvi
Austin Avatar
January 5, 2014 at 11:26 AM
Good reply, Joe. I don't question your faith in God's perfection, I merely state that your fine lines raise speculation by such as me.. Is God a work in progress? I do not know. Love, old friend, and Happy New Year. daver
Horsman Avatar
January 4, 2014 at 4:36 PM
Classic poetry, and none better have i read in an age......Happy New Year Joe...
A   Avatar
January 3, 2014 at 10:25 PM
Hi Joe, I'm wondering how you are:) I'm hoping you are getting a hang of saying and changing 2013 to 2014... hehhe Just today, i kept sighing my papers with 2013... I'm sending soup mail... LINDA
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January 3, 2014 at 8:23 PM
Hello dear poet, and a Happy New year to ya ! And may I say; the beauty that courts decay, first and foremost is, the soul who has held thine hand for the years which lasted; and then the courtship of the Spring, Winter, Summer, and of course all we engorge through these seasons ! And as for Jehovah God and His son Jesus Christ....may there never be decay! What a wonderful write dear poet ! Happy New Year to you and yours ! much love, james
Dietrich Avatar
January 1, 2014 at 5:09 PM
wow, Joe, this is one of your best poems ever!!! I love this topic and the way you wrote about it. Happy NEW year to you, my friend.
Gasun Avatar
December 30, 2013 at 12:13 AM
This is an excellent write my very dear friend Joe and I can see congratulatory comments below. My belated hearty congratulations on your win on this stunning piece my dear friend! Biggest hugs! Hope you're doing well. I'm sorry for coming only now. Super busy at school lately and last 26th Dec. I was caught with a flu. Hope the remnants, cold & cough will vanish soon! TYSM for sharing your poem. Happy and Prosperous New Year to you! love lots, Leonora
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December 24, 2013 at 1:05 AM
Hello Joe, , Guess what? , The end of the year is approaching :) and there's no way I'm letting this year end, without dropping by with SMILES and CHRISTMAS CHEERS. Thank You for making this a great year for ALL OF US. --- May magic fill your days and all your dreams come true this holiday season. MERRY CHRISTAMS <3 Love Linda -The Sweetest Poet Destroyer
Ball Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 10:53 PM
Hi my brother, Just got enough strength to read this poetry and of courseit isdifferent and it's well written,Thanks to our savior my health is slowly returning, I will E-mailyou on the soupverysoon butmy strength is not at 100? Of course I'm still writingpoetry but have to lay down mostof the day because of the last stomach operation, God is still alive and well in our household and Sharon sends her loveand prayers along with myself God bless Joe Sharon and Bob
Maverick Avatar
December 19, 2013 at 9:49 AM
I see what you are cosidering Daver..' I beleive however the ' Lord is perfect..' yet man is not..' my understanding, being that in original sin man starts the marring; the old testemant and the new both have along with incontestible truths contestible claims..this is where faith is key; i e through testing faith is perfected...' to the plan of God, it would not create the finished person without the doubt element..' its the grit in the oyster that yeilds the 'Pearl' take care Joe..'
Flannery Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 3:37 PM
Very well written Joe. Many truths and thoughts to ponder. Also thank you for your comment.
Hamilton Avatar
December 18, 2013 at 6:53 AM
hi Joe good write congrats on win Shadow x smile hug
A   Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 9:50 PM
Hello Joe, a wonderful win... congratulations....LINDA
Jones Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 6:23 PM
Really enjoyed this thought provoking write....congratulations on your win...
Andresen Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 10:49 AM
- Congratulations on your winning poem in the: "SEEING BEAUTY..." contest, Joe. - A pleasure to read your poem and a pleasure to take part. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Mehta Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 8:26 AM
A joy to read your poem on seeing the beauty in imperfection and congratulations on the win, Joe
Austin Avatar
December 17, 2013 at 6:39 AM
Much food for thought here, dear Joseph.The question arises - is God a work in progress? Blasphemy, eh. Nevertheless, your work explores the almost impossible conclusion - Is God less than perfect? Love, daver
Maverick Avatar
December 22, 2013 at 8:46 AM
I see what you are considering Daver..' I believe however the ' Lord is perfect..' yet man is not..' my understanding, being that in original sin man starts the marring; the old testament and the new both have along with incontestable truths contestable claims..this is where faith is key; ie through testing faith is perfected...' to the plan of God, it would not create the finished person without the doubt element..' its the grit in the oyster that yields the 'Pearl' take care Joe..'
May Avatar
December 16, 2013 at 8:39 AM
One complements the other...well penned....
Guzzi Avatar
December 15, 2013 at 3:58 PM
Thanks for stopping by my verses. Light & Love
Horne Avatar
December 14, 2013 at 4:42 PM
very clever and deep write, Joe
Dietrich Avatar
December 11, 2013 at 3:54 PM
enjoyed your "overboard" joke!!! hahaha
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